Rock Characterisation

This book contains the papers presented at the ISRM-sponsored symposium Eurock 1992, on rock charactarisation. The five major themes of the symposium: rock properties, site investigation, input to design, monitoring and back analysis, and rock engineering and the environment, are addressed by plenery and specialist session papers concerning both civil and mining engineering. With contributions from 26 countries, this book is a rich source of theory and experience for the researcher and practical engineer alike.